Admissions

Admissions

Master’s (Local)

October

Master's Early Admissions Application
Master's Early Admissions Interview

November

Early Admissions Results

December

Master's Entrance Exam Registration

March

Master's Entrance Exam Interview
Entrance Exam Results

Early Admissions

NCKU

Qualifications

  1. Domestic university graduates (including graduating)
  2. Foreign country university graduates (including graduating)
  3. Equivalent educational qualifications

Document evaluations (40%)

  1. Transcript
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Resume
  4. Study Plan
  5. B group requires english portfolio
  6. Other related documents such as thesis, awards, certificate of English proficiency, etc.
  7. Two recommendation letters
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Interview (60%)

Complete English interview

Normal Admissions

NCKU

Qualifications

Candidates with a recognized Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or the equivalent degree are eligible to apply for Master's programs.

Document evaluations (60%)

GroupA
  1. English (B) - 20%
  2. Creative Design- 40%
  3. Branding and Marketing- 40%
GroupB
  1. English (B)- 20%
  2. Creative Design- 40%
  3. Digital Media and Interaction Design- 40%
GroupC
  1. English (B) - 20%
  2. Introduction to Creative Industries- 40%
  3. Planning Practice- 40%
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Interview (40%)

Complete English interview
  1. Transcript
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Resume
  4. Study Plan
  5. B group requires english portfolio
  6. Other related documents such as thesis, awards, certificate of English proficiency, etc.
  7. Two recommendation letters

Doctorate (Local)

April

PhD Entrance Exam Application
PhD Entrance Exam Interview

May

Entrance Exam Results Released
PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Admissions

NCKU

Qualifications

Candidates with a recognized Master's degree from an accredited university or the equivalent degree are eligible to apply for Ph.D. programs.

Document evaluations (50%)

  1. Study Plan
  2. Master's thesis (graduating students exempt)
  3. Transcript
  4. Curriculum Vitae
  5. Resume
  6. Three recommendation letters
  7. B group requires english portfolio
  8. Other related documents such as thesis, awards, certificate of English proficiency, etc.
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Interview (50%)

Complete English interview

International Students

December

Applications Open

March

Application & Payment Deadline

April - May

Online Interview (if requested)

June

Admissions & Scholarships Released Online
Results Mailed

Admissions

NCKU OIA

Qualifications

  • Must hold foreign nationality and have never held or have renounced R.O.C. nationality
  • Must have resided continuously overseas for at least 6 years
  • For MA program, bachelor's degree or equivalent; For PhD program, master's degree or equivalent

Required Documents

  1. Online Application Form (NCKU OIA Application Website)
  2. Signed Declaration Form
  3. Notarized Official Diploma from Highest Degree
  4. Notarized Official Transcripts
  5. Notarized Financial Statement (Bank Balance)
  6. Two Letters of Recommendation
  7. Identity Card(s) and/or Passport
  8. Study Plan
  9. Autobiography (in English)
  10. Certificate of English Language Proficiency (CEFR B2 or above for non-English-speaking countries)
  11. Master's Thesis or Academic Publications (PhD applicants)
  12. Additional Supporting Documents, such as a Curriculum Vitae and Portfolio
  13. Application Fee (Non-refundable)